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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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